Saturday, January 9, 2016

O that Abstract Garden

O that abstract garden of beingTells me to be brave, and clear, In the fire of living, And in the journey through the year. So I will grow me like an oak tree And make life’s honey like a bee. Each day I will walk an interesting mile And with the sun I’ll share a smile. I will play again like a child, And celebrate what’s wild. I will swim in every sea or river, And reflect the light of the sublime giver. I will be at ease with opposition, And will cultivate intuition. I will walk the surprising streets, And dance to life’s unexpected beats. I will notice all the phases of the moon And try not to act too late or too soon. I will write something new every day And look at paintings in an alternative way. I’ll not dream the same way twice; But I’ll not be shy to repeat what’s nice. I’ll have the courage, when needed, to change; And I won’t forget that life is strange. And so I’ll learn to love the simple things As well as the complexity that life brings. Good or bad I’ll learn to treat the same And I’ll not forget that it’s all a mysterious game. I’ll not let that general fear of death run my life And I’ll make magic even out of strife. Into the higher realms I will enter And make my corner the centre. O that abstract garden, make me clear, Make me brave, without fear. I intend to love this rich new year.